| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Logistics and Warehousing |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Warehouse Supervisor |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 2 years in picking or warehouse work |
Picker job description template
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Job title: Picker
Department: Logistics and Warehousing
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Picker collects the right items from storage locations to fill orders. Guided by a pick list or handheld scanner, they move through the aisles, pick the correct item and quantity from each location, and bring them to packing. They are measured on both speed and accuracy, since a wrong pick becomes a wrong order. A good Picker knows the layout, picks quickly along an efficient path, scans to confirm each pick, and reports stock that is missing or in the wrong place.
Key responsibilities
- Pick items from the correct locations against the pick list or handheld scanner.
- Confirm the right item and quantity at each location before moving on.
- Move through the aisles along an efficient path to pick orders quickly.
- Scan each pick so the system confirms the item and updates stock.
- Bring picked items to the packing or dispatch area accurately.
- Report empty locations, wrong stock or damaged items to the supervisor.
- Handle goods carefully so nothing is damaged during picking.
- Meet the picking target for the shift while holding accuracy.
Requirements
- Class 8 pass or above
- Able to read a pick list and numbers
- Physically fit for standing and walking work
- Fresher or up to 2 years in picking or warehouse work
KRAs and KPIs for a Picker
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Pick accuracy | Picks correct by item and quantity above 99.5 percent |
| Pick rate | Lines picked per hour at or above the site standard |
| Scan discipline | Every pick scanned with no skipped confirmations |
| Stock reporting | Empty or wrong locations reported the same shift |
| Goods care | Damage during picking kept below the agreed level |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Handheld scanner, Pick trolley, Pick list, Ladder or order picker, Warehouse management system.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Packer, Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Supervisor
Interview questions for a Picker
- How do you make sure you pick the right item and quantity every time?
- How do you pick faster without lowering your accuracy?
- What do you do when a picking location is empty?
- Why is scanning each pick important?
- How do you find your way quickly around a large warehouse?
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What does a Picker do?
A Picker collects the right items from storage locations to fill orders. Guided by a pick list or handheld scanner, they move through the aisles, pick the correct item and quantity from each location, scan to confirm, and bring the items to packing. They report missing or misplaced stock and handle goods carefully.
What skills does a Picker need?
A Picker needs accuracy in reading pick lists and picking the right item and quantity, speed to meet the picking rate, and good knowledge of the warehouse layout. They should scan every pick, count carefully, handle goods with care, and have the stamina for standing and walking work through the shift.
What is the difference between a Picker and a Warehouse Associate?
A Picker focuses on picking items to fill orders. A Warehouse Associate is trained across several stations and may pick, pack, receive or put away as the day needs. Picking is one skill; the associate role rotates across tasks. Many pickers grow into multi-skilled associate or supervisor roles over time.